---
name: "Mark Pellegrino"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/mark-pellegrino"
fi1m_id: "mark-pellegrino"
imdb_id: "nm0671032"
tmdb_id: 1236
wikidata_id: "Q326444"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "9 April 1965"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 9
average_fi1m_score: 73
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 9
updated: "2026-10-05T03:25:27.376137+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Mark Pellegrino

## Identity

Mark Pellegrino

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/mark-pellegrino
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** mark-pellegrino
- **IMDb ID:** nm0671032
- **TMDB ID:** 1236
- **Wikidata ID:** Q326444
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Pellegrino, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q326444, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0671032/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1236

Actor. Born 9 April 1965 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 9 April 1965, Los Angeles, California, USA
- **Active:** 1992–2011
- **Also known as:** Henry Taggert, Mark Ross Pellegrino
- **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 9 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 74 (2), 2000s 76 (5), 2010s 66 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 73 to 67 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 6, Crime 4, Mystery 4, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 3, Action 2, Thriller 2
- **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $786m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Pellegrino, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q326444, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0671032/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1236

## Streaming the US now

- **The Roku Channel:** [*Capote*](https://film.one/film/capote.md) (84)

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## Fi1m on Mark Pellegrino

> Mark Pellegrino gives threatening men a recognisable need to justify themselves. We rate him most when that intensity allows for humour or frailty, though a career crowded with antagonists can make his next entrance feel a little familiar.

In *Mulholland Drive* (2001), Mark Pellegrino plays Joe, a hitman who is not much good at his job. We laughed at Joe’s incompetence; his inability to manage work this appalling is absurd. David Lynch gives him a useful contradiction to play, and Pellegrino lets the humour sit alongside the threat. It is the side of him we most want directors to remember when they need someone to look dangerous.

The earlier *The Big Lebowski* (1998) gives him the more plainly labelled role of Treehorn Thug. Jeff Bridges and John Goodman are the main pleasure of the Coens’ crime comedy, and Pellegrino’s contribution is a supporting one. The mystery is slack, but we are happy to spend time with this company, including its less welcome visitors. Together, these parts make a good introduction to an actor whose threatening presence is useful in films with a sense of humour.

Television gave him recurring parts and more time to develop a character. He played Paul Bennett in *Dexter* from 2006, followed by Jacob in *Lost* and Lucifer in *Supernatural*, both from 2009. The parts took him from an abusive ex-husband to supernatural figures, while allowing him to keep looking for personal reasons behind their behaviour. His Lucifer is effective because the menace comes with vulnerability and a need to justify himself; sheer intensity would soon become wearing.

The reservation is how often casting has returned him to antagonists. A sarcastic or intense manner can become too easy to anticipate, however carefully the actor has found a human reason for it. We value the effort to make these men understandable, but would welcome more parts that let him be fallible, foolish or simply less certain of himself. Start with *Mulholland Drive*, provided there is patience on the sofa for its wandering passages.

## Biography

Mark Pellegrino is an American actor. Born on 9 April 1965 in Los Angeles, California, he has appeared in film and television since the late 1980s. His early film credits include a role in *The Big Lebowski* (1998) as Treehorn Thug #2.

Pellegrino is known for recurring television roles including Lucifer in *Supernatural* (2009–2020), Jacob in *Lost* (2004–2010), Paul Bennett in *Dexter* (2006–2013), and Bill Standall in *13 Reasons Why* (2017–2020). Film appearances include *Mulholland Drive* (2001), *National Treasure* (2004) and *Capote* (2005).

He has taught acting at Playhouse West in Los Angeles. Pellegrino married director and acting coach Tracy Pellegrino in 2008.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (9)

- *Being Human* (2011), Fi1m 70, as James Bishop — [page](https://film.one/tv/being-human.md)
- *Grimm* (2011), Fi1m 63, as Jarold Kempfer — [page](https://film.one/tv/grimm.md)
- *Castle* (2009), Fi1m 73, as Tom Dempsey / Tom Dempsey III — [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *Capote* (2005), Fi1m 84, as Dick Hickock — [page](https://film.one/film/capote.md)
- *Supernatural* (2005), Fi1m 77, as Lucifer — [page](https://film.one/tv/supernatural.md)
- *National Treasure* (2004), Fi1m 52, as Agent Johnson — [page](https://film.one/film/national-treasure.md)
- *Mulholland Drive* (2001), Fi1m 92, as Joe — [page](https://film.one/film/mulholland-drive.md)
- *The Big Lebowski* (1998), Fi1m 85, as Treehorn Thug — [page](https://film.one/film/the-big-lebowski.md)
- *Lethal Weapon 3* (1992), Fi1m 64, as Billy Phelps — [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-3.md)

## Complete filmography (112)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *A Crime Story* (2026), as Co-Executive Producer
- *Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F* (2024), as Beck
- *Underdeveloped* (2023), series, as Nader
- *Class of '09* (2023), series, as Mark Tupirik
- *The Last Thing He Told Me* (2023), series, as Wallace
- *The Rookie: Feds* (2022), series, as Victor Quincannon
- *American Rust* (2021), series, as Virgil Poe
- *Beirut* (2018), as Cal Riley
- *9-1-1* (2018), series, as Mitchell Trent
- *13 Reasons Why* (2017), series, as Bill Standall
- *Quantico* (2015), series, as Clayton Haas
- *The Returned* (2015), series, as Jack Winship
- *Bad Turn Worse* (2014), as Giff
- *The Trials of Cate McCall* (2013), as Detective Welch
- *The Tomorrow People* (2013), series, as Dr. Jedikiah Price
- *Delivering the Goods* (2012), as Mr. Quentin
- *Revolution* (2012), series, as Jeremy Baker
- *Hemingway & Gellhorn* (2012), as Max Eastman
- *Grimm* (2011), series, as Jarold Kempfer — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/grimm.md)
- *Bad Meat* (2011), as Doug Kendrew
- *Person of Interest* (2011), series, as Daniel Drake — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/person-of-interest.md)
- *Joint Body* (2011), as Nick Burke
- *Blood Meridian Test Reel* (2011), as Judge Holden
- *Being Human* (2011), series, as James Bishop — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/being-human.md)
- *Locke & Key* (2011), as Rendell Locke
- *Disappearing in America* (2009), as Bodyguard
- *The Philanthropist* (2009), series, as Walter Kerabatsos
- *2:13* (2009), as John Tyler
- *Castle* (2009), series, as Tom Dempsey / Tom Dempsey III — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *The Spirit Box* (2009), as Mr. Drake
- *An American Affair* (2008), as Graham Caswell
- *The Mentalist* (2008), series, as Von McBride — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mentalist.md)
- *Fear Itself* (2008), series, as Mr. Drake
- *Women's Murder Club* (2007), series, Actor
- *Chuck* (2007), series, as Fulcrum agent, Hector — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/chuck.md)
- *Burn Notice* (2007), series, as Quentin King
- *The Number 23* (2007), as Kyle Finch
- *Dexter* (2006), series, as Paul Bennett — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/dexter.md)
- *Caffeine* (2006), as Tom
- *The Unit* (2006), series, as Gary Soto
- *Ellie Parker* (2005), as Justin
- *Capote* (2005), as Dick Hickock — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/capote.md)
- *Ghost Whisperer* (2005), series, as Ben Tillman / Joseph Webb
- *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Lt. Evans — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md)
- *Supernatural* (2005), series, as Lucifer — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/supernatural.md)
- *Prison Break* (2005), series, as Patrick Vikan — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/prison-break.md)
- *The Closer* (2005), series, as Gavin Q. Baker III
- *Grey's Anatomy* (2005), series, as Chris — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/greys-anatomy.md)
- *Numb3rs* (2005), series, as Tim Hamer
- *National Treasure* (2004), as Agent Johnson — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/national-treasure.md)
- *Lost* (2004), series, as Jacob — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/lost.md)
- *NYPD 2069* (2004), as Phil Pavelka
- *Spartan* (2004), as Convict
- *Twisted* (2004), as Jimmy Schmidt
- *Moving Alan* (2003), as Alan Kennard
- *The Hunted* (2003), as Dale Hewitt
- *Without a Trace* (2002), series, as Sadik Marku
- *CSI: Miami* (2002), series, as Jed Gold, Greg Calomar
- *Ronnie* (2002), as Keith Schwann
- *Crossing Jordan* (2001), series, as Keith Walker
- *Mulholland Drive* (2001), as Joe — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/mulholland-drive.md)
- *Say It Isn't So* (2001), as Jimmy Mitchelson
- *Ellie Parker* (2001), as Justin
- *Monsters* (2001), as Sally Spinelli
- *House of Love* (2000), as Neil
- *Something Else* (2000), as Julian
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Elliot Perolta, Bruno Curtis
- *Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel* (2000), as Tripper
- *Drowning Mona* (2000), as Murph Calzone
- *A Murder of Crows* (1999), as Prof. Arthur Corvus
- *Certain Guys* (1999), as Cal
- *Word of Mouth* (1999), as Darrow (as Robert Rand)
- *Brimstone* (1998), series, as Robert Busch
- *The Big Lebowski* (1998), as Treehorn Thug — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/the-big-lebowski.md)
- *The Lost World: Jurassic Park* (1997), as Tourist #6 (uncredited) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lost-world-jurassic-park.md)
- *Born Into Exile* (1997), as Walter
- *The Practice* (1997), series, as Herrick Smoltz
- *Macon County Jail* (1997), as Dan Oldum
- *The Cherokee Kid* (1996), as Frank Bonner
- *Little Surprises* (1996), Actor
- *Nash Bridges* (1996), series, as Ferguson
- *The Sentinel* (1996), series, as Ray Weston
- *For Life or Death* (1996), as Earl Stockman
- *Deadly Games* (1995), series, as Ross Logan
- *Marker* (1995), series, Actor
- *ER* (1994), series, as Nathan Conley — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *F.T.W.* (1994), as Deputy Sommers
- *Knight Rider 2010* (1994), as Robert Lee
- *Viper* (1994), series, as Yuri
- *Bank Robber* (1993), as Motorcycle Cop
- *The X-Files* (1993), series, as Derwood Spinks — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-x-files.md)
- *Class of '61* (1993), as Skinner
- *Midnight Witness* (1993), as Patterson
- *Trouble Bound* (1993), as Deputy Roy
- *The Hat Squad* (1992), series, as D.W. Strong
- *Lethal Weapon 3* (1992), as Billy Phelps — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-3.md)
- *The Commish* (1991), series, as Joe Lund
- *Blood and Concrete* (1991), as Bart
- *Inside Out* (1991), as Jack (segment "Doubletalk")
- *Prayer of the Rollerboys* (1991), as Bango
- *Northern Exposure* (1990), series, as Rolf Hauser — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/northern-exposure.md)
- *Doogie Howser, M.D.* (1989), series, as Dude
- *Night Life* (1989), as Allen Patumbo
- *Tales from the Crypt* (1989), series, as Punk (segment "The Switch")
- *No Holds Barred* (1989), as Randy
- *Fatal Beauty* (1987), as Frankenstein
- *Death Wish 4: The Crackdown* (1987), as Punk
- *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Punk
- *Hunter* (1984), series, as John Reynolds
- *Vought Rising*, series, Actor
- *Strangers in a Strange Land*, as Grungy Man
- *Outsider*, as Producer

## Gallery

- ![Mark Pellegrino](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-c8d313dd962f.jpg) Mark Pellegrino — Kevin Paul, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Mark_Pellegrino_at_Fan_Expo_Anaheim_2026-2.jpg/1280px-Mark_Pellegrino_at_Fan_Expo_Anaheim_2026-2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Victor Dandridge, Kelly Arjen, Lulu Jovovich, Tom Arnold, Mark Pellegrino, Luke Edwards and Charlene Amoia speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con Internationa](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-38932ba983df.jpg) Victor Dandridge, Kelly Arjen, Lulu Jovovich, Tom Arnold, Mark Pellegrino, Luke Edwards and Charlene Amoia speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con Internationa — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_307.jpg/1280px-2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_307.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Tom Arnold, Mark Pellegrino, Samm Levine and Luke Edwards speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Underdeveloped", at the San Diego Convent](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-901ef4ef02b3.jpg) Tom Arnold, Mark Pellegrino, Samm Levine and Luke Edwards speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Underdeveloped", at the San Diego Convent — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_316.jpg/1280px-2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_316.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Kelly Arjen, Tom Arnold, Mark Pellegrino, Samm Levine and Luke Edwards speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Underdeveloped", at the San ](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-acf44a1de05a.jpg) Kelly Arjen, Tom Arnold, Mark Pellegrino, Samm Levine and Luke Edwards speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Underdeveloped", at the San  — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_320.jpg/1280px-2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_320.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Mark Pellegrino](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-4f27dd6ab58e.jpg) Mark Pellegrino — Image via TMDB
- ![Mark Pellegrino](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-13c3d8b688b6.jpg) Mark Pellegrino — Image via TMDB
- ![Mark Pellegrino](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-6a127bffa63e.jpg) Mark Pellegrino — Image via TMDB
- ![Mark Pellegrino speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Underdeveloped", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Pleas](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-4de94355bb9b.jpg) Mark Pellegrino speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Underdeveloped", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Pleas — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_325.jpg/1280px-2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_325.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Mark Pellegrino speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Underdeveloped", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Pleas](https://film.one/media/person/87709/gallery-c00692fa0314.jpg) Mark Pellegrino speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Underdeveloped", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Pleas — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_326.jpg/1280px-2023_San_Diego_Comic-Con_International_by_Gage_Skidmore%2C_326.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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